SOPA and PIPA Hang Over Personal Democracy Forum

At least some members of Congress are making an effort to get the Internet sector's vote.

One of Andrew Rasiej’s favorite jokes is that legislators don’t know the difference between a server and a waiter. The lobbyist and chairman of the NY Tech Meetup is moderating the Personal Democracy Forum, a summit on tech and politics, today at NYU’s Skirball Center. Mr. Rasiej faced off with netizens Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Congressman Darrell Issa (R-CA). “Why is it that so many members of Congress don’t seem to understand the Internet?” he asked.Read More

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